scholarly journals Effect of Silica Fume as Partial Replacement of Cement on Compressive Strength of Roller Compacting Concrete

Author(s):  
Israr Ahmed ◽  
Aneel Kumar ◽  
Samar Hussain Rizvi ◽  
Mohsin Ali ◽  
Sabir Ali

Silica fume is an industrial by-product that can be used as a partial replacement of cement to enhance the strength related properties of roller compacting concrete. In past, industrial wastes were used to dump on earth, river, and sea that creates a hazardous environment for aquatic life as well as for humans. Nowadays, the use of industrial by-products as cement replacement is popular in the construction industry because it protects the environment from hazards. In this research, the effect of silica fume as partial replacement of sulphate resisting cement is investigated on the compressive strength of roller compacting concrete. Total four types of mix proportions were casted using concert mix ratio as 1:2:4 to investigate the compressive strength of roller compacting concrete at 7 and 28 days of curing age. The sulphate resisting cement was partially replaced with silica fume by 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15% by weight of cement. The zero slump was maintained in all mixes. It was observed that the mix proportions containing 5% and 15% silica fume replacement showed maximum and minimum compressive strength of roller compacting concrete respectively.

Author(s):  
Musaib Bashir Dar

Abstract: In this developing era concrete and cement mortar are widely used by the construction industry, with this development. Large number of industrial wastes are generated and if these wastes are not properly used it will create severe problems, keeping the environment in mind, concrete engineers are trying to find some alternative materials which will not only replaces the cement content but also improves strength of concrete. As we also know that during the manufacturing of cement large amount of Co2 is released into the environment, but if we use such material that will replace the quantity of cement content therefore indirectly, we are contributing towards the prevention of our planet from global warming and other pollutions. Also, in this research work the Rice Husk Ash is used. the rice husk ash obtained from the rice processing units, by adding this product with concrete, not only replaces the cement content but also increases the strength of concrete like compressive strength etc. The Rice husk ash was incorporated with concrete with varying percentages of 2.5% ,5% ,7.5%, & 10%. the proper codal precautions were followed during the manufacture of concrete cubes of 150x150x150mm. it was concluded that the strength of concrete increased by incorporated the rice husk ash. Keywords: Concrete, RHA, Compressive strength, Industrial wastes, Cement etc


2016 ◽  
Vol 857 ◽  
pp. 36-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kumar S. Rajesh ◽  
Amiya K. Samanta ◽  
Dilip K. Singha Roy

This investigation is focused on the physical and mechanical properties of Alccofine (AF) incorporating silica fume (SF) on M20 grade concrete. Normally, these industrial wastes (SF) are disposed off in landfill. The use of these industrial waste in concrete could reduce waste in the environment as well helps the environment against pollution as it is known that one ton of cement manufacture released one ton of carbon dioxide to the environment .Alccofine is a new replacement material on which very limited research has been done, its effect with flyash has been studied. The current study is a new experimental research undertaken to study the effect of alccofine on SF based concrete. Alccofine was varied in percentages of 0, 5, 10 and 15%, Silica fume was varied in percentages of 0, 5, 10, 15 % The aim of the investigation was to see the effect of alccofine on compressive strength of concrete and do a comparison on 7, and 28 days strength.The results showed that the cement replacement by 10% of alccofine gives higher values when compared with all other mix. The cement replacement by 10% alccofine gave a good improvement in compressive strength. Alccofine has the better performance when compare to the other slag material. It is helpful to make concrete workable


2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (March 2018) ◽  
pp. 14-20
Author(s):  
A.A Raheem ◽  
S.I Adedokun ◽  
Q.A Uthman ◽  
A.O Adeyemi ◽  
O.M Oyeniyi

As a way of converting agro-wastes into useful materials for the construction industry, this research considered the application of corn husk ash (CHA) as partial replacement for ordinary Portland cement (OPC) in the production of interlocking paving stones. The study investigated the oxide composition of CHA to ascertain its suitability as a pozzolanic material. Some properties of paving stones with CHA as a replacement for OPC were evaluated. The results showed that CHA is a good pozzolana having satisfied the required standards. The compressive strength of the specimens, with replacement levels ranging from 5 to 25% cured for periods of 3-56 days, was lower at early curing age but improved significantly at later age. Five percent (5%) replacement level showed increased strength compared to 0% CHA regardless of curing age. Density decreased with increasing CHA content, water absorption increased with CHA content, while abrasion resistance decreased with CHA substitution. The test results revealed that CHA paving stones at 5% replacement can attain higher strength than the conventional ones at longer curing periods due to its pozzolanic characteristics.


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jen Hua Ling ◽  
Yong Tat Lim ◽  
Wen Kam Leong ◽  
Euniza Jusli ◽  
How Teck Sia

Oil palm empty fruit bunches (EFB) and silica fume (SF) are the by-products of the oil palm plantation and the ferroalloy smelting industries, respectively. Improper disposal of these materials leads to negative implication to the environment. This study was carried out to investigate the potential application of EFB and SF in cement bricks. EFB fibre and SF replaced up to 25% of sand and cement in the mix, respectively, in several groups of specimens that distinguished the normal, EFB-, SF- and EFB-SF-cement bricks. The specimens were tested for the compressive strength, density and water absorption property. The results reveal that SF, at an optimum amount of 10% cement replacement, increased 10% of the strength of the cement brick. EFB fibre reduced the strength and density but increased water absorption property of the cement brick. For application in the construction industry, SF and EFB fibre contents should be kept within 10% and 20% respectively.


Author(s):  
Burhan Afzal

Abstract: Portland cement is used by the construction industries, which is known to be a heavy contributor of carbon dioxide emissions and environmental damage. Adding of industrial wastes like demolished old concrete OF structures, silica fume (SF) fly ash (FA) as additional cementing materials (SCMs) could result in a substantial reduction of the overall Carbon dioxide trace marks of the final concrete product. Use of these additional materials in construction industry especially in the making of concrete is highly challenging. Remarkable research efforts are needed to study about the engineering properties of concrete incorporating such industrial wastes. Present research is an effort to study the properties of concrete adding industrial wastes such as demolished concrete, FA and SF The improvement of properties of RCA concrete with the incorporation of two ureolytic-type bacteria, Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus sphaericus to improve the properties of RCA concrete. The experimental investigations are carried out by experts evaluate the improvement of the compressive strength, capillary water absorption and drying shrinkage of RCA concrete adding bacteria. Seven concrete mixes are manufactured using Portland slag cement (PSC) partially changed with SF ranging from 0 to 30%. The mix proportions were obtained as per Indian standard IS: 10262-2009 with 10% extra cement when SF is taken as per the above the construction practice by experts. Optimal dosages of SF for maximum values of compressive strength, tensile splitting strength and flexural strength at 28 days are determined. Keywords: Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus sphaericus, RCA, PSC, Silica Fume.


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 370-380
Author(s):  
David Sinkhonde ◽  
Richard Ocharo Onchiri ◽  
Walter Odhiambo Oyawa ◽  
John Nyiro Mwero

Background: Investigations on the use of waste clay brick powder in concrete have been extensively conducted, but the analysis of waste clay brick powder effects on cement paste is limited. Materials and Methods: This paper discusses the effects of waste clay brick powder on cement paste. Fragmented clay bricks were grounded in the laboratory using a ball mill and incorporated into cementitious mixes as partial replacement of Ordinary Portland Cement. Workability, consistency, setting time, density and compressive strength properties of paste mixes were investigated to better understand the impact of waste clay brick powder on the cementitious paste. Four cement replacement levels of 2.5%, 5%, 7.5% and 10% were evaluated in comparison with the control paste. The chemical and mineral compositions were evaluated using X-Ray Fluorescence and X-Ray Diffractometer, respectively. The morphology of cement and waste clay brick powder was examined using a scanning electron microscope. Results: The investigation of workability exhibited a reduction of slump attributed to the significant addition of waste clay brick powder into the cementitious mixes, and it was concluded that waste clay brick powder did not significantly influence the density of the mixes. In comparison with the control paste, increased values of consistency and setting time of cement paste containing waste clay brick powder confirmed the information available in the literature. Conclusion: Although waste clay brick powder decreased the compressive strength of cement paste, 5% partial cement replacement with waste clay brick powder was established as an optimum percentage for specimens containing waste clay brick powder following curing periods of 7 and 28 days. Findings of chemical composition, mineral composition and scanning electron microscopy of waste clay brick powder demonstrated that when finely ground, fragmented clay bricks can be used in concrete as a pozzolanic material.


2019 ◽  
Vol 292 ◽  
pp. 108-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josef Fládr ◽  
Petr Bílý ◽  
Roman Chylík ◽  
Zdeněk Prošek

The paper describes an experimental program focused on the research of high performance concrete with partial replacement of cement by fly ash. Four mixtures were investigated: reference mixture and mixtures with 10 %, 20 % and 30 % cement weight replaced by fly ash. In the first stage, the effect of cement replacement was observed. The second phase aimed at the influence of homogenization process for the selected 30% replacement on concrete properties. The analysis of macroscopic properties followed compressive strength, elastic modulus and depth of penetration of water under pressure. Microscopic analysis concentrated on the study of elastic modulus, porosity and mineralogical composition of cement matrix using scanning electron microscopy, spectral analysis and nanoindentation. The macroscopic results showed that the replacement of cement by fly ash notably improved compressive strength of concrete and significantly decreased the depth of penetration of water under pressure, while the improvement rate increased with increasing cement replacement (strength improved by 18 %, depth of penetration by 95 % at 30% replacement). Static elastic modulus was practically unaffected. Microscopic investigation showed impact of fly ash on both structure and phase mechanical performance of the material.


2019 ◽  
Vol 803 ◽  
pp. 262-266
Author(s):  
Osama Ahmed Mohamed ◽  
Maadoum M. Mustafa

Alkali activated slag (AAS) offers opportunities to the construction industry as an alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC). The production of OPC and its use contributes significantly to release of CO2 into the atmosphere while AAS is an industrial by-product that contributes much less to the environmental footprint that needs to be recycled if not landfilled. This paper outlines some of the key properties, merits and demerits of AAS when used as alternative to OPC. Competitive compressive strength of AAS concrete is amongst of the advantages of replacing cement with AAS while high shrinkage and carbonation levels are potential disadvantages.


2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 691-696
Author(s):  
EE Ikponmwosa ◽  
SO Ehikhuenmen

This paper reports the findings on an experimental investigation of the effect of partial replacement of coarse aggregate with ceramic waste on strength properties of concrete. Compressive strength tests were conducted using 150x150x150mm cube specimens, while tensile strength was investigated using 150x300mm cylinder specimens. Results of tests show that workability, density, compressive and flexural strength of concrete decreased with increase in ceramic waste content. The compressive strength at 90 days curing age for the control sample was 24.67 N/mm2. Compressive strength values at 90 days curing age for  25%, 50% and 75% replacement levels were 21.78 N/mm2, 19.85 N/mm2and 17.85 N/mm2 respectively. The decrease in density and strength was due to ceramic waste being lighter and more porous than normal coarse aggregate. Tensile strength of concrete with ceramic waste decline gradually from 8.39 N/mm2 to 6.13 N/mm2 for the control and 75% replacement samples respectively. This could be attributed to the water absorption capacity and external porcelain nature of the waste material. A production cost savings of 10.7% for 1:2:4 concrete mix was noted at 75% replacement level. This study concludes that ceramic waste could be used for both structural and non-structural works and recommends that beyond 75% replacement level, ceramic waste material should not be used in concrete structures where strength is the major consideration. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njt.v36i3.5


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